15 years of Bocas del Toro Coral

15 years of Bocas del Toro Coral Corals are sessile (non-moving) organisms with calcium carbonate structures inside which live small algal creatures called zooxanthellae. Forming a symbiotic relationship, these organisms provide a basis for reef life and one of the most biologically diverse habitats in the world. Bocas Del Torro is lucky enough to still […]

Sponges: the unsung heroes of the reef

Sponges: the unsung heroes of the reef Just beneath the surface of the turquoise blue waters of Bocas del toro we can observe a variety of strikingly beautiful and biodiverse ecosystems. When snorkeling or diving among the reefs, seagrass meadows and mangroves, it’s hard to miss some of the most colorful and important inhabitants – […]